Pape-Dawson
Direct Workday career site

Senior Survey Project Manager - Commercial

Location
Houston, TX
Listed
2 days ago

Overview

This position provides oversight and leadership for land surveying projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and the highest quality of deliverables. This role manages complex and high-profile projects while mentoring and developing Survey Department staff.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
  • Provide expert guidance and direction to Survey Technicians, Field Crews, and Project Managers on complex and high-profile projects.
  • Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.
  • Develop and review detailed project proposals, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
  • Manage and oversee project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance for large-scale or complex projects.
  • Perform advanced quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by team members.
  • Lead the development and implementation of corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.
  • Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department, focusing on career development and technical growth.
  • Lead initiatives to identify and implement innovative processes, tools, and technologies to enhance department efficiency and accuracy.
  • Resolve survey issues or challenges, providing expert-level solutions and recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience as a surveyor.
  • At least 5 years of previous supervisory experience, leading and managing survey teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions independently in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, manage performance, and resolve personnel issues effectively.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Dependable, reliable, and capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to address and resolve the most complex survey challenges.
  • Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.

Additional information

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Read the original posting

From Pape-Dawson's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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